A Tamar Valley producer group aims to show at least 10 per cent increase in farm profitability through better pasture management.
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Tamar NRM is coordinating the three-year pasture project, which is one of the most significant of its type ever conducted in northern Tasmania, Tamar NRM coordinator Greg Lundstrom said.
“A group of farmers in the Tamar Valley has joined forces to highlight what pasture performance can do for red meat production at three different sites,” Mr Lundstrom said.
Meat and Livestock Australia provided more than $73,000 in funding for the project after Tamar NRM spoke with farmers and identified a need for such research in the region.
“The project aim is to present, via demonstration, pasture species/cultivars and innovative grazing management practices, evidence that the profitability of the red meat supply chain can increase by at least 10 per cent,” Mr Lundstrom said.
Trials will be run at Blessington, Beaconsfield and Hillwood.
Johanna Baker-Dowdell
Johanna has more than 22 years experience as a journalist for newspapers, magazines and online publications.
Johanna has more than 22 years experience as a journalist for newspapers, magazines and online publications.
